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Benzmann Family History

Benzmann Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bermann, Bergmann, Bethmann, Behrmann, Heinzmann, Bensman, Hinzmann

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Where is the Benzmann family from?

You can see how Benzmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Benzmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Benzmann families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Benzmann families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Benzmann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Benzmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Benzmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Benzmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Benzmann. 100% of Benzmann women worked as a Tailoress Machinist.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailoress Machinist
    100%

What Benzmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Benzmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Benzmann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 40 immigration records available for the last name Benzmann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Benzmann. For the veterans among your Benzmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Benzmann lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Benzmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Benzmann in 1982 was 99, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Benzmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Benzmann ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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